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More than 15 million people in 189 countries have learned English from Speak English with ESLPod.com. Get one free English lesson each week, including selected lessons from the ESLPod.com archive. These daily and cultural English lessons use a proven method that is fast, effective, and fun. They are brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. Want to improve your English even faster? Become an Unlimited English member and get more than 1,800 lessons, or subscribe directly on Apple Podcasts to get three new premium lessons each week: two Daily English lessons and one Cultural English lesson. Go to www.ESLPod.com for more information.

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  1. 15h ago • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 632 - Negotiating a Business Deal

    Script: Gia: Why are the negotiations on this deal taking so long? I thought we would be putting the finishing touches on it by now. Logan: The other side is holding out for more concessions. I don’t know what they’re thinking. They made some pretty big demands at the start and I think we’ve given in to most of them. Now they’re countering with even more demands. Gia: They probably know that they have us over a barrel. After all of the time and money we’ve put into this deal, they know that we don’t want to walk away. Logan: That’s true and that’s why we’re still at the table, but they may be pushing too hard. In the end, I don’t think we’ll cave on those additional concessions. Gia: So the entire thing is touch-and-go right now? Logan: That’s how I would characterize it. If I were you, I wouldn’t make any long-term plans. Gia: Duly noted. I won’t run out and buy that new house and those three new cars.

  2. 2d ago • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 266 - Ask an American: Minority doctors; Q&A

    Topics: Ask an American: Minority doctors; Q&A Words: study to establish practice outcome credibility health professional to result compliance prescription exchange truly makeup culturally competent near close to hold (something) against (someone)

  3. 3d ago

    Free Lesson: Daily English 142 - At a Nightclub

    Learn how to talk about going out to a dance club. Andrea and Sabrina wait in line, get in, and run into a friend on the dance floor. Dialogue/Story My friend Sabrina and I decided to go out dancing last weekend. We went to a club called the Fine Line and when we got there, there was a long line outside. That's one thing I hate about L.A. clubs. The hottest ones have long lines and it's hard to get in unless you're on the VIP list. Sometimes, the bouncer will pick cute girls out of line and let them in. Sabrina always gets attention when we go out together and the bouncer noticed her right away. We paid the cover charge and got our wristbands. The first thing we did was to head over to the bar. Andrea: The music is pretty good. Hey, is that Jeff on the dance floor over there? He's so hot. Sabrina: Where? Over there by the stage? Let's go see. Jeff: Hey, did you guys just get here? Sabrina: Yeah. Who are you here with? Jeff: The DJ is a friend of mine. I came with him and some of his friends. We have a private room in back. Do you guys want to come check it out? Andrea: Sure. Sabrina: Definitely.

  4. 4d ago • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 631 - Customizing a Personal Webpage

    Script: Keiko: The layout of your webpage is so lame. Why don’t you customize it? Al: Why bother? I don’t want to spend the time or the energy. Keiko: Let me show you my page. Check out this background. Don’t you think it’s great? Al: Yeah, it’s great. Can I get back to my book now? Keiko: You haven’t even looked at my page. Look at this. You can add all kinds of graphics and you can use the profile editor to list information about yourself: your hometown, your likes and dislikes, your relationship status, your mood, everything! You can link to or upload photos and videos, too. I even have a custom cursor and this scrolling text across the top Al: Yeah, it’s all great, but kind of dizzying. Keiko: You haven’t even seen my animated gifs. This funny baby will dance across the page, look! Al: Thanks for the suggestions, but I think I’ll stick to a simple, uncluttered page. How long did it take you to do all of that? Keiko: How long? Maybe a few hours. Al: I’d rather spend a few hours reading a good book. Keiko: Suit yourself. Maybe that’s why you have 22 “friends” and I have 200. Al: Clearly your time has been better spent.

  5. Aug 14 • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 630 - Making a Medical Diagnosis

    Script: Terrell: Where have you been? Sally: At the hospital, again. My doctor is putting me through another battery of tests. Terrell: She still hasn’t been able to zero in on the cause of your pain and make a diagnosis? Sally: No, she hasn’t. Part of the problem is that my symptoms are intermittent, and they seem to flare up only when I’m not under observation. The symptoms themselves are ambiguous, so finding the root cause hasn’t been easy. Terrell: I can see how that would be mystifying and frustrating. Are you still in a lot of pain? Sally: The mild pain in my legs seems to be chronic, but the severe pain in my back is occasional. Terrell: I guess you’re not up for going out tonight. Sally: After a day of being poked and prodded like a guinea pig, all I want to do is to curl up with a hot cup of tea and a good book!

  6. Aug 12 • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 265 - Extension courses; Lizzie Borden; Q&A

    Topics: Extension courses; Lizzie Borden; Q&A Words: to be enrolled hobby offbeat palm reading certificate step- hatchet prime suspect sensational to speculate detective motive to convict dialect Boston Brahmin to speak/talk out of turn identical twins fraternal twins

  7. Aug 11

    Free Lesson: Daily English 54 - A Trip to the Jewelry Store

    Learn how to talk about shopping for jewelry. Jeff looks for a special birthday gift for his wife and chooses among bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Dialogue/Story My wife's birthday was coming up and I wanted to get her a special present. She always tells me not to splurge on gifts for her, but for once, I decided to pull out all the stops. I went to the jewelry store and began looking at all of the display cases. I started by looking at the bracelets. The sales clerk asked me if I was looking for a bangle or a chain bracelet. I told her that I wasn't sure, and she showed me some in yellow gold, white gold, and platinum. None of them seemed like my wife's style, so I moved on to the rings. The clerk asked me if my wife liked diamonds, and I told her that she did but that she also liked other stones, like emeralds, rubies, or sapphires. I looked at a lot of anniversary bands, but none really fit the bill. Finally, I walked over to the display case with the necklaces. There was a pearl necklace with a really beautiful clasp. I had never seen anything like it before and I was sure my wife was going to like it. I told the clerk that I would take it. The clerk placed the necklace in its box and gift wrapped it. I have to say that when I left the store, I felt pretty proud of myself. I knew my wife would like the present, and I picked it out all by myself. Now, I can't wait to see the look on her face when she opens it!

  8. Aug 10 • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 629 - Being Hungry and Full

    Script: Steve: I’m finally home and I’m hungry. What’s for dinner? Brandy: I’m making a new dish. I think you’re really going to like it. Steve: Oh, good. Bring it on. Brandy: Well, I miscalculated the cooking time a little and it’s going to take longer than I originally planned. I know you’re famished. Here’s a snack for you to munch on while you wait. Steve: I’m half-starved. I skipped lunch and had to work late. Brandy: I know, but I also know you’re dying for something really good. I promise that it’ll be worth the wait. Steve: Okay, but I could eat a horse right now. Bring me something else to snack on. Brandy: Don’t be too greedy and eat too much. I don’t want you to spoil your appetite. I know that what I’m cooking is something you’ve been craving for a long time, and you want to save your appetite for it. Steve: All right. I’ll wait. How much longer will it be? Brandy: Oh, maybe another hour or a little longer… Steve: Another hour?! I’ll be dead and buried by then!

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More than 15 million people in 189 countries have learned English from Speak English with ESLPod.com. Get one free English lesson each week, including selected lessons from the ESLPod.com archive. These daily and cultural English lessons use a proven method that is fast, effective, and fun. They are brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. Want to improve your English even faster? Become an Unlimited English member and get more than 1,800 lessons, or subscribe directly on Apple Podcasts to get three new premium lessons each week: two Daily English lessons and one Cultural English lesson. Go to www.ESLPod.com for more information.

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    ESLPod.com
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
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    Speak English with ESLPod.com
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    Center for Educational Development, Inc.

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